Continuous Quality Improvement Officer at Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation

Job Description

The primary function of this position will be to transfer knowledge and capacity related to PDSA/STOC components and patient health indicator tracking (Performance measurement) and use to indigenous teams working directly with health facility staff in collaboration with facility managers and SCMOH in QI projects.

• Provide capacity building through trainings and mentorship to PACT Timiza supported facilities
• Coordinate facility and Sub-county based teams in liaison with the QIA
• Review QI/PDSA activities as reported by the facility teams on a monthly basis, provide group and individual trainings on CQI models and care delivery improvement and report progress monthly to the QIA.
• Work closely with other specialists to initiate component specific improvement projects and support in developing measurement tools
• Coordinate documentation of QI projects as well as maintaining documentation of the same.
• Provide direct technical assistance and mentorship on health facility
• Mentor facility CQI teams to build local capacity for CQI activities together with Sub-County and county QI champions
• Participate as a member of the County QIC and stakeholders’ forum

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Officer or registered Nurse
• MPH is an added advantage
• At least 3 years’ experience in organizational development and project implementation,
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience in continuous quality improvement and patient monitoring systems in resource limited settings
• Proficiency in HIV/AIDS knowledge and management
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, excel and power point
• Excellent time management and organizational skills;
• Experience with interpreting and performing statistical analysis and DDIU advocacy